Stolen Valor Again From Senator Blumenthal

Community Contributor Joseph Nolan

According to a 8/15/16 wire story, Senator Blumenthal wants to re issue a Gold Star Family postage stamp that he says was first issued in 1948 by the postal service.One problem with Blumenthal's reissuing proposal is that a Gold Star Family stamp was never issued in 1948, rather a Gold Star Mother stamp was issued.I have been working on a Gold Star Family postage stamp since 2009 and have documentation from the postal service and White House to prove it.In 2014 I met Congresswoman Esty in person and told her about the stamp idea. She initiated the Fallen Heroes Stamp Act in 2014 and early in 2016. It has not been approved yet by Congress but the bill is still on the docket.Hopefully, a Gold Star Family stamp in honor of the fallen and their families will be approved, soon.Joseph P. NolanWaterbury, CT2037062217

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